Residential Solar. Market Yes, But Marketing? Updated On Wed, Apr 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy Ashish Anand, a Chandigarh-based businessman reached out to us four months back. With an independent house in the city, he was keen to explore the idea of a solar rooftop for his house. As always, we put him in touch with relevant state sources, and for good measure, a couple of vendors who install solar […] Read more
IRENA’s Coalition for Action Calls for Green Recovery Based on Renewables Updated On Wed, Apr 29th, 2020 by Saurenergy As COVID-19 rapidly devastates communities and livelihoods, effective response measures are urgently needed to address the immediate as well as the longer-term impacts of the crisis. Over 100 leading players in renewable energy, gathered under the IRENA Coalition for Action, have come together in a joint call for action, putting forward concrete recommendations on how governments can ensure […] Read more
Making Clean Energy a key Part of Global Economic Recovery: IEA Roundtable Updated On Mon, Apr 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy IEA and the Government of Denmark recently hosted a meeting to discuss the importance of making clean energy a key part of the global economic recovery The International Energy Agency (IEA) and the Government of Denmark recently hosted a high-level roundtable meeting in which government ministers and business leaders from around the world discussed the […] Read more
Leeward Closes $162.9 Mn Financing for Wind Farm in Colorado Updated On Fri, Apr 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy US-based independent renewable energy power producer Leeward Renewable Energy (Leeward) has completed USD 162.9 million financings for its 170 MW Mountain Breeze wind farm in Colorado. Leeward is owned by OMERS Infrastructure, the infrastructure arm of one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans. Further, the company will develop, own and operate this wind energy […] Read more
58.1 GW of Renewables Added Since 2014, FDI Reaches $6.1 Bn Updated On Fri, Apr 24th, 2020 by Saurenergy During the last 6 years, the cumulative renewables installed capacity has grown by about 72 percent to 138.9 GW, receiving USD 6.1 billion in FDI The Union Minister of Power and New and Renewable Energy RK Singh has said that during the last 6 years, the cumulative renewables installed capacity in the country has grown […] Read more
Tender Issued for Installation and Commissioning Package for Solapur Solar Project Updated On Thu, Apr 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy NTPC has issued a tender for the installation and commissioning package for the Solapur Solar Project in Maharashtra. NTPC Ltd has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible bidders for the installation and commissioning package for the Solapur Solar Project in Solapur, Maharashtra. The scope of work for the selected bidders will include the installation and […] Read more
NTPC Re-tenders for 100 kWp Rooftop Solar Power System Updated On Thu, Apr 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy NTPC has issued its tender for setting up a 100 kWp rooftop solar PV power system at the firms’ Singrauli Super Thermal Power Plant for a second time. NTPC Ltd has issued its tender for setting up a 100 kWp rooftop solar PV power system at the firms’ Singrauli Super Thermal Power Plant (SSTPS) in […] Read more
Lightsource BP Finalises Contract With SEPTA for 43.8 MW Solar Updated On Thu, Apr 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy SEPTA and Lightsource BP have signed a long-term power contract for two solar farms totaling 43.8 MW (dc) in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), among the largest transit agencies in the United States serving the Greater Philadelphia region, and Lightsource BP, a global leader in the development, financing and management of […] Read more
China’s March Jump in PV Exports Unlikely To Sustain Updated On Tue, Apr 21st, 2020 by Saurenergy China-based manufacturers got some relief in March, as PV equipment exports spiked 160 percent to 7.49 GW over the 2.83GW figure for February 2020. March was when most Chinese manufacturers restarted operations after the lockdown and disruptions caused there, by the Covid-19 outbreak. A resumption to full production is still in doubt, with restrictions rolling […] Read more
